OSHA extends public comment period on ergonomics proposal
Members of the public wishing to comment on the proposed ergonomics standard will have an additional 30 days to do so, OSHA announced. To accommodate the large number of requests the agency received from individuals needing additional time to prepare their submissions, the date is extended to March 2.
"Because this standard is so important, we determined that it is in the best interest of workers, employers and all concerned to extend the comment period," Secretary of Labor Alexis M. Herman said. "Although the ergonomics proposal itself is short, there are many supporting documents, and people want additional time to review the record."